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Wwi Refugees 1917
A mother and her children, with their meagre possessions wrapped in three bundles, shelter in a ruined building from the battle raging close by. Date: 1917
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Bundles Chaos Close Disruption Meagre Pacifism Possessions Propaganda Raging Refugees Ruined Shelter Wrapped
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This poignant image, captured in 1917, portrays the harsh realities of life for civilians during the chaotic and devastating period of World War I. A mother and her children huddle together in the shelter of a ruined building, their meagre possessions wrapped in three bundles, as the battle rages close by. The expression on the mother's face conveys a deep sense of fear and desperation, while her children cling to her protectively. The scene is a stark reminder of the disruption and chaos that war brings to innocent lives. The First World War, which lasted from 1914 to 1918, resulted in the displacement of millions of people, with many becoming refugees. This photograph is a powerful example of the human cost of war, and serves as a reminder of the need for peace and the importance of preventing the suffering and hardships experienced by these refugees from being repeated. The use of this image for political or propaganda purposes during the time of the war would have been common, as the horrors of the conflict were often used to rally support for various causes. However, it is important to remember that the focus of this image should be on the human story it tells, rather than any political or propaganda message. The mother and her children are not just statistics or symbols, but real people whose lives were forever changed by the events of the war.
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